What Did You Miss - September 25, 2023

Chair: John Lohr

 

 

Guests: Jeff Bursey and Dixie Lee Connolly (Matt)

 

O'Canada: Matt and Jeff led O’Canada

 

Matt: Happy that his got his wife and Jeff to a meeting!

Elva: Happy about the Foundation committee, more information to come.

Bill: Happy to report that Helena attended the orientation in New Brunswick with other exchange students. A total of eleven students at Camp Tidnish.

Phil: Passing along for Shelley, that her mom is in the hospital and prayers are appreciated.

Sue: Enjoying Ottawa, a great concert and visits with the grandkids!

Gerry: Had a great weekend with Deep Roots, first year back after Covid went great!

Paula: Feeling very grateful for her friends and family visiting from Newfoundland.

 

President’s Report: There is a Board meeting Tuesday morning and a rescheduled Presidents Meeting on October 11^th. Reminder of the BBQ for Polio Plus on Saturday.

 

Matt shared with the Club a description of smudging (and offered a smudge to anyone who wanted one) and explained some of the instruments and tools he brought.

 

 

Next he presented on the Pow Wow including elements like the grand entry, seven flags, march and dances, drumming, guests and vendors, family.

There were between five and six thousand people in attendance.

Matt’s presentation is here.

Greg W thanked Matt for his presentation.

 

Bill: Community Services – Had a great BBQ at Valley Regional Hospital.

Katie: Membership – working on an active private Facebook group for club members.

 

50/50: Katie won the 50/50 – Hooray!!

Meeting ended with the 4 Way Test!!